Caithness Big Band – we are always delighted to welcome back this happy gang who keep jazz alive in the north by playing the well-loved swing repertoire to a very high standard to which they add a few of their own surprises. We feel proud that Caithness has a big band of its own –… Continue reading Jazz Exchange – triple-bill
Event Category: Jazz Concert
The Caithness Big Band in a fundraising concert
Lyth’s favourite band is kindly providing us with a free performance to help raise funds for the centre. This talented gang just love playing and they get better all the time. Caithness Big Band play numbers by the great swing bands of the 1930s and 40s – the Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Tommy… Continue reading The Caithness Big Band in a fundraising concert
Jazz Concert – Lyth Jazz Exchange 2012 with Richard Michael
Jazz Concert – Lyth Jazz Exchange 2012 with Richard Michael, Sunday, 24th June, 7pm. 2 hours including interval, age 8+ We are delighted that one of Scotland’s top jazz educational figures is returning to Lyth to run a weekend Jazz Exchange for musicians recruited from Caithness and beyond. This concert brings tutors, participants and music… Continue reading Jazz Concert – Lyth Jazz Exchange 2012 with Richard Michael
Lyth Jazz Exchange 2011 with Richard Michael – final concert
Lyth Jazz Exchange 2011 with Richard Michael – final concert This year we are extending our Jazz Exchange programme with a wider regional uptake of participants. This is made possible with part-funding from Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative Scheme. We are delighted to welcome Richard Michael who is a key figure in jazz education in… Continue reading Lyth Jazz Exchange 2011 with Richard Michael – final concert
Lyth Jazz Exchange 2010 Concert
Jazz Lyth Jazz Exchange 2010, Concert Sunday 31st Oct. 8pm, 2 hours including an interval, age 12+ This year’s event will see some younger and some less-experienced musicians, The Sunday Night Band, sharing the stage with a new line up, The Caithness Jazz Sextet, after an afternoon of workshops and rehearsal. The concert will present… Continue reading Lyth Jazz Exchange 2010 Concert
The Caithness Big Band/Guest Artists/The Lyth Jazz Exchange
The Caithness Big Band/Guest Artists/The Lyth Jazz Exchange ’09 All Stars. (Concert Two of the Lyth Jazz Exchange Oct '09) A feast of jazz with contributions from everyone who has taken part in that day'sworkshops, The Caithness Big Band, Guest Artists and The Lyth JazzExchange '09 All Stars. This is the point during the weekend… Continue reading The Caithness Big Band/Guest Artists/The Lyth Jazz Exchange